Rhino High Fidelity has released audiophile vinyl editions of Devo's New Traditionalists and Sparks' A Woofer in Tweeter's Clothing. The albums were originally released in 1981 and 1972 respectively.
Both editions were mastered directly from the original analog tapes by Kevin Gray and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Optimal in Germany. Rhino describes an all-analog production chain, with deluxe gatefold jackets and new liner notes.
Each title is limited to 5,000 individually numbered copies. The October 16 releases continue Rhino High Fidelity's focus on original-master-tape sourcing and carefully produced physical editions. Current stock should be checked with the retailer.
Primary sources & further reading
- Rhino / Shore Fire: October 16 Devo and Sparks announcement
- Rhino Store: Devo, New Traditionalists
- Rhino Store: Sparks, A Woofer in Tweeter's Clothing
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